Project Manager
- Andrew Millar
- Oct 9
- 2 min read
ActionAid Cambodia
Job Description
Sector: Politics, Government, Public Administration, Think Tanks, Civil Society, NGOs, Charities, Business Chambers & Industry Associations
Overview
Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh
The Project Manager at ActionAid Cambodia leads the implementation of the project 'Strengthening CSOs to Take Action on Economic Governance' across coastal provinces.
The role involves managing consortium partnerships, ensuring quality delivery and maintaining accountability and learning throughout the project cycle.
It suits an experienced project leader passionate about social justice, civic engagement and rights-based governance.
Department/Function: Executive Leadership & Strategy (CEO, Board of Directors, Strategic Planning)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and manage the effective implementation of the project with all consortium partners and sub-grantees.
Coordinate project activities among partner organisations and communities to ensure strategic alignment and impact.
Maintain strong collaboration with donors, government agencies and community partners to promote effective governance and rights advocacy.
Supervise project operations, monitoring, reporting and financial oversight in line with ActionAid and donor standards.
Facilitate the establishment and functioning of provincial community fishery networks and support regional economic governance dialogues.
Ensure documentation, learning and dissemination of key lessons and best practices across project partners.
Uphold ActionAid's safeguarding, accountability and compliance policies across all project activities.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Relevant degree in public policy, policy advocacy or law.
Minimum of 5–6 years' experience in governance, civic engagement or natural resource management.
Demonstrated success managing European-funded projects with a strong understanding of donor compliance standards.
Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder consortia and manage complex programmes under tight deadlines.
Strong technical understanding of governance frameworks and fishery and forestry rights.
Skilled in financial management, budgeting and reporting procedures.
Excellent written and spoken English and Khmer with effective leadership, facilitation and communication skills.
About ActionAid Cambodia
ActionAid Cambodia is a non-profit organisation that has worked in Cambodia since 2004 to advance social justice, gender equality and sustainable livelihoods.
The organisation empowers marginalised communities to advocate for their rights and influence public policy.
It offers a supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to equity and social transformation.
Salary Benchmark
(compensation projections based on local market criteria)
USD $1,700 to $2,300 per month, depending on experience*
*For guidance only. Contact the hiring organisation directly for detailed salary information.
Regional Comparison
Cambodia: $1,700 – $2,300
Anchored to recent Phnom Penh NGO listings for project managers and adjacent roles requiring consortium coordination and EU-funded project compliance.
Laos: $900 – $1,400
Local NGO salary bands in Vientiane trend below Cambodia; project officers commonly start just under this band, with project managers clustering around the high hundreds to low thousands.
Myanmar: $1,100 – $1,600
Local-hire NGO project manager roles in Yangon have bases a little above one thousand, with moderation due to market volatility and currency effects.
Thailand: $2,200 – $3,200
Bangkok-based NGO/programme management roles generally command higher bases, reflecting the cost of living; private-sector PM roles can be significantly above this, but NGO bands cluster in the low-to-mid 2000s.
Vietnam: $1,600 – $2,600
Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City NGO and programme management roles typically land around the high teens to mid-twenties in USD per month for local hires with 5+ years’ experience.
Post Expiry: 19th October 2025